used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The nearest way from the stables to the front of the house was through the rick-yard, and Rupert was returning from his visit of inspection when he came upon Jim Sanders, leaning against a hay-rick.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading In his arms was a little black puppy, very, very young, as might be known by the faint squeaks it made.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his arms was a little black puppy, very, very young, as might be known by the faint squeaks it made.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In his arms was a little black puppy, very, very young, as might be known by the faint squeaks it made.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading In his arms was a little black puppy, very, very young, as might be known by the faint squeaks it made.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The nearest way from the stables to the front of the house was through the rick-yard, and Rupert was returning from his visit of inspection when he came upon Jim Sanders, leaning against a hay-rick.
CHASTISEMENTnoun
verbal punishment
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading In his arms was a little black puppy, very, very young, as might be known by the faint squeaks it made.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The nearest way from the stables to the front of the house was through the rick-yard, and Rupert was returning from his visit of inspection when he came upon Jim Sanders, leaning against a hay-rick.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The nearest way from the stables to the front of the house was through the rick-yard, and Rupert was returning from his visit of inspection when he came upon Jim Sanders, leaning against a hay-rick.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
hay-rick
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From this reading The nearest way from the stables to the front of the house was through the rick-yard, and Rupert was returning from his visit of inspection when he came upon Jim Sanders, leaning against a hay-rick.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The nearest way from the stables to the front of the house was through the rick-yard, and Rupert was returning from his visit of inspection when he came upon Jim Sanders, leaning against a hay-rick.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mr. Jim had stolen up to the Hold on a little private matter of his own.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The nearest way from the stables to the front of the house was through the rick-yard, and Rupert was returning from his visit of inspection when he came upon Jim Sanders, leaning against a hay-rick.
ILL-STARREDadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading The nearest way from the stables to the front of the house was through the rick-yard, and Rupert was returning from his visit of inspection when he came upon Jim Sanders, leaning against a hay-rick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In his arms was a little black puppy, very, very young, as might be known by the faint squeaks it made.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The nearest way from the stables to the front of the house was through the rick-yard, and Rupert was returning from his visit of inspection when he came upon Jim Sanders, leaning against a hay-rick.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In his arms was a little black puppy, very, very young, as might be known by the faint squeaks it made.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mr. Jim had stolen up to the Hold on a little private matter of his own.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In his arms was a little black puppy, very, very young, as might be known by the faint squeaks it made.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Jim had stolen up to the Hold on a little private matter of his own.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The nearest way from the stables to the front of the house was through the rick-yard, and Rupert was returning from his visit of inspection when he came upon Jim Sanders, leaning against a hay-rick.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The nearest way from the stables to the front of the house was through the rick-yard, and Rupert was returning from his visit of inspection when he came upon Jim Sanders, leaning against a hay-rick.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. Jim had stolen up to the Hold on a little private matter of his own.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Mr. Jim had stolen up to the Hold on a little private matter of his own.
puppynounUS /ˈpʌpi/
a young dog
From this reading In his arms was a little black puppy, very, very young, as might be known by the faint squeaks it made.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The nearest way from the stables to the front of the house was through the rick-yard, and Rupert was returning from his visit of inspection when he came upon Jim Sanders, leaning against a hay-rick.
rick-yard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
Identical; not different.
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
squeaksnounUS /skwiːks/
plural of “squeak” — a short high-pitched noise
From this reading In his arms was a little black puppy, very, very young, as might be known by the faint squeaks it made.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading The nearest way from the stables to the front of the house was through the rick-yard, and Rupert was returning from his visit of inspection when he came upon Jim Sanders, leaning against a hay-rick.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Mr. Jim had stolen up to the Hold on a little private matter of his own.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The nearest way from the stables to the front of the house was through the rick-yard, and Rupert was returning from his visit of inspection when he came upon Jim Sanders, leaning against a hay-rick.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
Trevlyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Jim had stolen up to the Hold on a little private matter of his own.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The nearest way from the stables to the front of the house was through the rick-yard, and Rupert was returning from his visit of inspection when he came upon Jim Sanders, leaning against a hay-rick.
precisely as stated
From this reading In his arms was a little black puppy, very, very young, as might be known by the faint squeaks it made.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Rupert had been paying a visit to his pony in the stable, to see that it was alive after the exercise the girls had given it,--not a little, by all accounts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ILL-STARRED CHASTISEMENT It was growing dark on this same night, and Rupert Trevlyn stood in the rick-yard, talking to Jim Sanders.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The nearest way from the stables to the front of the house was through the rick-yard, and Rupert was returning from his visit of inspection when he came upon Jim Sanders, leaning against a hay-rick.
at the time that
From this reading The nearest way from the stables to the front of the house was through the rick-yard, and Rupert was returning from his visit of inspection when he came upon Jim Sanders, leaning against a hay-rick.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In his arms was a little black puppy, very, very young, as might be known by the faint squeaks it made.
